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After 27 years in the insurance industry, I had the opportunity to transition into the construction industry. I was able to take almost three decades of sales, management, and people interaction experience and move into a new market.

Oversight of Michigan Branch - Commercial Department.Grand Rapids, Michigan and Farmington Hills, Michigan locations.12 direct reports: Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters.Burns & Wilcox, the flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager.Burns & Wilcox offers wide ranging and comprehensive solutions to serve retail insurance brokers and agents of all sizes, from the large houses to the more than 30,000 independent brokers and agents worldwide.Annually, Burns & Wilcox captures more than $1 billion in premium by placing the world’s most sophisticated and complex risks. Clients and partners continue to trust in the company’s commitment to the wholesale business. They seek the global expertise of Burns & Wilcox and rely on the team’s counsel and unmatched vertical depth. In turn, Burns & Wilcox is tenacious about delivering exemplary results.

Point of contact for agencies top 100+ client relationships. Implement client services annual plan for each of these clients and all of their policies. Quarterly reviews and annual performance of plans provided for all top clients.Claim intervention and management.Risk management analysis/review, presentation, and implementation.Captive insurance options available and managed.Improve and update policy plan/design where necessary.Negotiate carrier terms, coverage, and rates where needed.Insurance carrier relationship liaison for Keyser Insurance Commercial Department.-budgeting and forecasting for annual sales and revenue goals with carriers-troubleshoot problem accounts -field underwriting-oversight of inspections-implementation of safety plans-construct and implement policies for clients

- General oversight of the Mattawan office location- Responsible for growth, retention, and crisis management- Commercial Lines insurance sales- Personal Lines insurance sales- Carrier relationship management- Coach teammates of sales strategy, growth with specific carriers, expand policies per client initiatives- Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Annuity sales at all Michigan office locations

An independent insurance agency offering auto, business, home, and life insurance. Served alongside ownership in hiring new employees, and managing the personal lines/commercial lines/insurance company relations.Responsible for new business sales and retention of existing accounts.Agency and carrier relationship management.

I managed an office for Spencer Insurance in Kalamazoo, Michigan. I was responsible for sales staff and also service staff at this location. An independent insurance agent helping provide coverage options for commercial and personal clients including auto, home, life, business insurance, work comp, disability, long term care and annuities.

Insurance agent responsible for new business, customer service and client retention.